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Arthritis in Midlife: What Helps and What Makes It Worse Jan 21, 2026

About four months ago in Karate practice, I was trying to execute a 360 roundhouse kick (it's as insane as it sounds). My knees went one way; my feet didn't take the cue and follow along. A few hours later, I found myself in ...

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The Skinny on Water: A Smarter Way to Hydrate Jan 06, 2026

We've all heard by now that we need to drink 8 glasses of water a day to be healthy.  And yes, water is essential for life — but ancient healing systems have always taught that how you drink water matters just as much as how ...

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When Alcohol Stops Loving You Back: A Midlife Reframe Dec 22, 2025

Here's the sobering truth about alcohol and women: for so many of us, alcohol has long been an accepted / expected part of how we unwind, connect, celebrate, or mark the end of a long day. A glass of wine, a cocktail with fri...

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6 Ways to Balance Masculine & Feminine Energy in Midlife Dec 19, 2025

For most of our lives, we’ve been taught to live in a very masculine way: push harder, be productive, stay disciplined, ignore hunger cues, drink the coffee, skip the rest, do more, and keep going. Many midlife women have liv...

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The Power of Grounding: Why Connecting to the Earth Heals Nov 15, 2025

Imagine that for most of human history, our ancestors walked barefoot, slept on the ground, and worked in direct contact with the Earth. Imagine also that our ancestors had incredibly low rates of body aches and pains, didn't...

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Should You Take Testosterone? Symptoms, Pros / Cons, and What to Ask Your Doctor Nov 11, 2025

In your 40s, 50s and beyond, if you're thinking hormones, you’re probably thinking about estrogen and progesterone—but don't forget testosterone: it matters for women, too. "Testosterone is just as important for health and vi...

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